We have yet another sad edition of the NNHS Newsletter this morning.
Donnie Spencer, Class of 1956, husband of
Nancy Timberlake Spencer ('57) of VA, and brother of
Bill Spencer of VA and
Janet Spencer Verrell ('61) of VA, passed away Monday morning, April
20, 2009 at the age of 70.

I'm very sorry to tell you
that Donnie Spencer ('56)
passed away at 12:50am this morning at home with all of his family by his
side.

A graveside service will be
held tomorrow, April 21, 2009, at 2:00pm at Peninsula Memorial Park. After
the funeral a reception will be held at their church, Open Door Baptist
Church, 14 Deep Creek Road, Newport News, VA.

In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Please keep Nancy and her
family in your prayers.

Typhoon regrets,
Pat Beck Letzinger

Oh, Pat, I'm so sorry to hear this, but
thank you for letting us know!

I just received an e-mail from Judy Leggette Elliott ('56) with the attached
e-mail about the death of Donnie Spencer (NNHS '56). This is all the
information I have.

Good morning,

Spoke with brother Harry this morning, and he had talked to
Carolyn (Moell) Marcella ('56 - of VA),
and was told that she had just received word that Donnie Spencer died last
night (or it could have been very early this morning). I'm sure more details
will be coming forth. Just wanted to let you know.

He graduated from Newport News High School, the class of 1956, and was a
member of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division from 1956-1959. He owned
Timberlake Home Improvement for 41 years. He made his home and living in
Gloucester for over 28 years, putting his stamp on many homes and businesses
throughout the county. He was a charter member of Open Door Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Eunice Spencer.

He is survived by his wife of
50 years, Nancy T. Spencer; his three daughters, Stacey McKittrick and Susan
Waldman of Denver, Colo., and Amy Spencer-Westerkamp of Gloucester; his son,
S. Brent Spencer of Richmond; his brother, William L. Spencer Jr.; and his
sister, Janet Verrell, both of Newport News; eight grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews.

Donnie Spencer

A graveside service will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at Peninsula Memorial Park by
the Rev. Clarence Hilling and the Rev. David Ryerse. A reception will follow
at Open Door Baptist Church.

Our thoughts and prayers are with
you and family. We count it a blessing having you both as friends and part
of the Newport News family.

~ Betty & Slade Dunn, Hayes, Virginia

April
21, 2009

Nancy,
My heart goes out to you and your family as you go through this difficult
time. I will never forget how kind and caring Donnie and you were in getting
our house ready for Julius
and me to move back to Bena.

~ Renee Benton, Bena, Virginia

April
21, 2009

Nancy & Family: Our Condolences. We share your loss of Donnie & hope you can
have Peace in that his pain is over & he is with his Lord.

~ Bruce & Charlotte Sims, Gloucester, Virginia

April
21, 2009

Nancy,
Mom and I were shocked to read of Donnie's passing. We send our sincere
sympathy. He was a great friend to Mom and me. My Dad (who is gone now)
loved him and his wit. He did a beautiful job on our putting siding on our
home and the new windows.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Donnie will really be
missed.

Sincerely,

Pearl and Faye Hutchinson

~ Faye Hutchinson, Onemo, Virginia

Our sincerest sympathies are
extended to Nancy and the Spencer and Timberlake families at this time.

Lo! Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb;
Lovingly He greets us, scatters fear and gloom;
Let the church with gladness, hymns of triumph sing;
For her Lord now liveth, death hath lost its sting.
Thine be the glory, risen conq’ring Son,
Endless is the vict’ry, Thou o’er death hast won.

No more we doubt Thee, glorious Prince of life;
Life is naught without Thee; aid us in our strife;
Make us more than conq’rors, through Thy deathless love:
Bring us safe through Jordan to Thy home above.
Thine be the glory, risen conq’ring Son,
Endless is the vict’ry, Thou o’er death hast won.